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Source One Technical Solutions · 4 days ago

Microbiologist I

Duluth, GA

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$35/hr - $40/hr

1+ years exp

Source One Technical Solutions is seeking a Microbiologist I for an exciting, long-term consulting opportunity with a global medical device manufacturing company/laboratory. The role involves conducting tests and research on microorganisms, supervising laboratory staff, and providing analytical services for health-related applications.

ConsultingPharmaceuticalRetailStaffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

Isolate and make cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition

Perform tests on water, food and the environment to detect harmful microorganisms and to obtain information about sources of pollution and contamination

Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human, water, and food specimens

Provide laboratory services for health departments, for community environmental health programs and for physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment

Observe action of microorganisms upon living tissues of plants, higher animals, and other microorganisms, and on dead organic matter

Investigate the relationship between organisms and disease, including the control of epidemics and the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms

Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists

Study growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms to understand their relationship to human, plant, and animal health

Prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes

Study the structure and function of human, animal and plant tissues, cells, pathogens and toxins

Use a variety of specialized equipment such as electron microscopes, gas chromatographs and high pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence activated cell sorters and phosphoimagers

Conduct chemical analyses of substances, such as acids, alcohols, pharmaceutical chemicals, and enzymes

Research use of bacteria and microorganisms to develop vitamins, antibiotics, amino acids, grain alcohol, sugars, and polymers

Qualification

B.S. BiologyB.S. MicrobiologyMicrobial Culture TechniquesSpecialized Equipment UseGeneral Lab ExperienceMicroscopyChemical AnalysisTechnical Reporting